Check out Kat Jungnickel’s preso on “Technology You Can’t Live Without” which describes the importance of duct tape! I recently completed a sociology PhD during which I spent a year living with a community wifi group and also with a group of freakbike makers. During this research I noticed one particular technology central in both […]
This quarter, our theme on Make: Online is “Make: Time & Space.” No, we’re not talking about hacking the underlying fabric of reality (altho, if you have any cool projects in that realm, do ping me!). We’re talking about all of the things you can do to organize your life, both physical and mental, to […]
Treehugger has a nice review of MAKE Editor-in-Chief Mark Frauenfelder’s new book, Made by Hand: Do It Yourself. It’s a phrase that’s been snatched up by mainstream culture through televisions shows, best seller books, and craft store kits. But DIY, when you stop and consider it, means so much more than just building your own […]
No, it’s not a comic-book sound effect! Igaaks are a modern version of traditional Inuit snow goggles (Wikipedia), lovingly handcrafted by Paul Celmer of Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, in a range of contemporary materials and finishes. Like their arctic forebears, Igaaks help prevent snow-blindness and improve the focus of distant objects, whether you’re at the pole or on the playa.
Jerry Bowen, of CBS’s Sunday Morning, visits master bladesmith Bob Kramer. Kramer is one of allegedly only 114 master bladesmiths in the world. Kramer Knives More: Toolbox: Knives out!
Our pals over at Cool Tools are running a contest: I am looking for the best sources for enthusiasts. These online sources would be the best website that offers a deep selection in a very narrow field, with fair prices and service. Often (but not always) these specialty stores are also valuable sources for information, […]
Here’s an interesting design for a camera bag where you don’t have to take the camera from the bag to shoot. I’m not really a photographer, so I’d like to hear what others think of this idea. Cloak Bag
